Farmed European Flat Oysters (Ostrea edulis)
Live farmed European flat oysters from sustainable shellfish farms, in shell, suitable for fresh or half-shell service. Fits HTS 0307.19.0160 as 'other farmed oysters,' emphasizing aquaculture production over wild harvest.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically farmed (wild or unspecified)
Non-farmed 'other' oysters use different statistical suffix within the same heading.
If live but dead on arrival or unfit
Dead molluscs in shell shift to 0307.91, separate from live/fresh/chilled.
If dried, salted, or in brine as pellets fit for human consumption
Processed into pellets or similar forms suitable for human food excludes from 0307 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name on invoices to prevent disputes over 'oysters' definition
• Use insulated shipping for live transport; declare as 'live, farmed' to match tariff description exactly
Related Products under HTS 0307.19.01.60
Farmed Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas)
Live farmed Pacific oysters, harvested from aquaculture operations in coastal waters, sold in shell for fresh consumption. Classified under HTS 0307.19.0160 as farmed oysters, distinct from wild-caught due to controlled cultivation methods. They are typically chilled or live at point of import to maintain quality.
Farmed Sydney Rock Oysters (Saccostrea glomerata)
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Farmed Belon Oysters (Ostrea edulis variant)
Chilled farmed Belon oysters, a flat oyster variety from European farms, imported in shell. Fits precisely under HTS 0307.19.0160 as farmed other molluscs.
Farmed Olympia Oysters (Ostrea lurida)
Live tiny farmed Olympia oysters from West Coast restoration farms, in shell for gourmet markets. HTS 0307.19.0160 for these native farmed species.
Farmed Suminoe Oysters (Crassostrea rivularis)
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Farmed Triploid Pacific Oysters
Sterile triploid farmed Pacific oysters for year-round harvest, live in shell. HTS 0307.19.0160 applies to these genetically selected farmed products.